Balas

Measuro of Lockshire Dell Balas

Balas is the leader of the cell in Lockshire Dell. He is the first member of Morgath's Symphony the players meet.

Viking Assassin by Steve Hong

Current Location

Lockshire Dell

Species

Human

Currently Held Titles

• Measuro

Balas

Medium humanoid, any chaotic

Armor Class 14

Hit Points 88 (16d8+16) 16d8+16

Speed 30ft

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STR

11 0

DEX

16 +3

CON

12 +1

INT

10 0

WIS

14 +2

CHA

14 +2

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Skills

Deception +4, Persuasion +4, Religion +2

Passive Perception 12

Languages Common, Abyssal

Challenge 3

Spellcasting: Balas is a 4th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 13, +4 to hit with spell attacks). The fanatic has the following cleric spells prepared:

At will:

Cantrips (at will): Light, Thaumaturgy

1st level (4 slots): Shield of Faith

2nd level (3 slots): Hold Person

Dark Devotion. The fanatic has advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened.

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Actions

Multiattack. The fanatic makes two melee attacks.
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one creature. Hit: 4 1d4+2 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.
Villain Bonus Action: Chaos Dance, His movements are difficult to track as he moves. As a bonus action, Balas can try to move past enemies without inciting an opportunity attack. Insight DC 13

Reactions

Villain Reaction: If Balas succeeds in not getting hit while using chaos dance, he can react with 1 dagger attack 4 1d4+2 (1d4 + 2).

Legendary Actions

Villain Actions: Note, these actions assume Balas is fighting the players within the Fort at Dorn's Fall. These actions may occur on a player's turn rather than Ballas's.

• Round 1: Catch!
• Balas begins his dance. It is as uncomfortable to watch as it is difficult to track.
• As the players rush towards him, he suddenly pulls a rope, firing a spear from within the large tent behind him.
• Spear: Launched (20/80), 1d6 (1d6), Dex Save 13
• Round 2: Oh, got something in your eyes?
• His movements across the battlefield were not without intent. He has lured the players into a trap.
• As the player(s) move to him, he throws a dagger. It appears to be poorly thrown to the side of the player and into the dirt. In reality, he's aiming for a buried trap.
• Blinding Gas/Dust: AoE, 5-10' Radius (DM's Discretion). Dex/Con Save 15. On failure, player(s) have disadvantage to attack until the end of their next turn.
• Round 3: A change in the timing...
• The flow of the fight suddenly changes, as Balas, for the first time in this fight, stands still.
• And you begin to hear a tapping, repetitive, cadence.
• Roll Insight or Perception
• Balas begins to tap his daggers in time with the rhythm.
• Insight DC 15: You see the color drain from his face. The percussive sounds have brought a hint of fear to his face.
• Perception DC 15: You hear Balas say "I can do this myself. Please Master Koryphaios." There is a pause in the drumming, before it continues to pick up again.
• Balas gets a 3rd Multi-attack.
• Round 4: The insanity of movement
• Balas's 3^rd attack should not have been made.
• The force is such that it provided extra damage. +2
• The attack is from such an unexpected direction his bonus to hit is improved an additional +2
• Coupled together, his arm is pulled out of socket, he grunts in pain, and Balas takes 2-5HP damage
• Round 5: Becoming the puppet
• Another damaging 3^rd attack
• Same bonuses above
• However, the attack caused Balas to spin with such force that his own knee breaks, 5-10hp
• At this, he screams in pain before his head bobs as he falls unconscious.... But he still stands.
• This is the result of a unique spell of Koryphaios manifested in the tattoos of those within Morgath's Symphony.
• He is called The Puppeteer for a reason.
• Round 6: The Dance Macabre
• From here on out, Balas does extra damage on all attacks as mentioned above.
• However, his AC drops to 10
• He appears to be held up on strings and his movements are even more unnerving.